Sample Flips: Cormega – “Fallen Soldiers” (Prod. By J-Love)

Cormega is a rapper from Queensbridge, Queens who has enjoyed a successful independent career.  He befriended Nas and their rapport led to a friendship both in and out of music.  In 1996, Cormega joined the short-lived rap group, The Firm, which featured Nas, AZ, and Foxy Brown.  Shortly after, things went left. Cormega and Nas had an extensive fall out; there was a dispute that included Steve Stoute, Nas, and Nature (Cormega’s replacement in The Firm).  Later, Cormega’s album, The Testament, which was slated for release on Def Jam/Violator Records, was indefinitely shelved.   In 2001, Cormega released his debut album, The Realness.  It’s a great album, and it provides a lot of insight into what Cormega went through in the ’90s.  One of my favorite songs is “Fallen Soldiers.”

Cormega – “Fallen Soldiers” (Prod. By J-Love)

Wet Willie – “Beggar Song”